Benton, NY · Yates County

No notary required

Planning Board – Zoning Board of Appeals Application

This application lets property owners or applicants ask Benton’s Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals to review a variance or other listed land-use request.

What this form is

Use this application to request an area variance, zoning interpretation, use variance, subdivision, special use permit, or site plan review in Benton. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested action, and, for area variances, required and actual measurements. It also lists possible supporting documents and provides space to address five factors for an area variance.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking one of the listed zoning, variance, subdivision, special-use, or site-plan reviews for property in Benton can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists possible attachments, including a site plan, construction plans, and SEQR.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Benton Planning Board – Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property information, describe the requested action, and complete the relevant variance information.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach any applicable listed documentation, such as a site plan, construction plans, or SEQR.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Benton zoning appeals application?
No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It lists possible attachments, including a site plan, construction plans, and SEQR.
What requests does this application cover?
It lists area variances, zoning interpretations, use variances, subdivisions, special use permits, site plan reviews, and other requests.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property details, a description of the requested action, and possible supporting documents. Area variance applicants are also prompted to address five factors.
How do I submit the Benton application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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